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A Worcester blue-scale-ground soup tureen and cover circa 1765-70
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- length of tureen across handles 13 1/4 in.
- 33.7 cm
reserved with mirror- and vase-shaped panels enclosing birds and insects, the cover surmounted with an apple knop, fretted square mark in underglaze-blue. Together with a pair of Worcester blue-scale-ground plates painted with panels of flowers, fretted square marks in underglaze-blue.
Condition
The tureen has a long crack, extending downwards from the rim, curving towards one end and continuing to run down and across the length of the base. The cover has a narrow flat , shallow chip to the surface of one leaf. The plates are in generally good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.